I set my 26.2 pound goal on 3/25 so I'm almost 3 weeks into my challenge now. As of last night, I'm on track to meeting my goal. 3 pounds down. Even though I just started, I've already had some pretty major challenges. I had a road trip back... Read more

I'm running my first marathon on 10-10-10 in Chicago. 26.2 miles. Quite a big goal. I had an idea that to mark this historic event in my life, I'm going to lose 26.2 pounds. I am setting a goal to lose 26.2 pounds between now and race day, 1... Read more

I'm back from my wedding and honeymoon. We've actually been home for almost a week now. I gave myself a break, a free pass to really enjoy myself while we were gone. I ate whatever I wanted. I had cheese and french fries. I drank wine and b... Read more

Thanks to everyone for your supportive comments. I'm already feeling better. I had a good workout on my lunch hour and then a healthy lunch. I think I'm back on track. A good sweat, a little whole wheat carbs and a whole new perspective. I... Read more

I'm in a slump. I don't know why. I certainly don't know why now. I'm running the Detroit Half Marathon in a week and a half and I'm getting married in 3.5 weeks. But I lost my mojo just short of the finish line. I think I'm frustrated beca... Read more

Starting this weekend, my county is having a weight loss competition. It runs from June 1st - August 31st and the winner (determined by percentage of body weight lost) gets a cash prize. Cash prizes go to the top three winners in the amounts o... Read more